Density Fill Development Engineer Intern

Intel Corporation•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Intel as a Development Tools Software Engineering Graduate Intern and play a pivotal role in advancing the tools that empower engineers to innovate. In this position, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of development tools such as compilers, debuggers, profilers, and build systems, all vital to streamlining engineering workflows. You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges, enhance developer productivity, and influence code quality while gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Collaborating with software engineers, architects, and product teams, you will align tools with evolving platform needs and contribute to Intel's mission of expanding the boundaries of technology.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Completed coursework in areas such as Digital Design, VLSI Design, Device Physics or CMOS Circuits, Software Engineering, Programming Languages or Compilers, and Computer Architecture.
Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and system-level thinking.
Hands-on experience through course projects, labs, research, or internships.
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java).
Ability to debug, analyze root causes, and learn new tools quickly.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience through advanced course projects, labs, research, or prior internships.
Proficiency in two or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java, TCL, PERL, SKILL).
Exposure to scripting and automation tools.
Demonstrated ability to apply disciplined execution to solve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of tools supporting engineering workflows, including compilers, debuggers, profilers, and build systems.
Assist in toolchain integration, performance analysis, and feature development to improve developer productivity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tool capabilities with evolving platform requirements.
Analyze and debug technical issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
Apply system-level thinking and engineering fundamentals to solve complex problems.
Learn and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance your technical skillset.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to collaborative project goals.